MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,863 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ALL REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED
BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE COVER DAMAGED
FRONT SHOCKS CORRODED
FUEL FILLER PIPE VERY CORRODED
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
N/S WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
ALL REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED
BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE COVER DAMAGED
FRONT SHOCKS CORRODED
FUEL FILLER PIPE VERY CORRODED
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
N/S WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel filler neck corroded
exhaust system corroded
front anti-roll bar link arm bushes starting to unbond
general vechicle corrosion
nearside front tyre wearing on edge and low 2mm
nearside rear tyre wearing on edge and worn to limit
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R718 BKG is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1997 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 111,713 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R718 BKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Legacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R718 BKG is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 August 1997.
Is R718 BKG safe to buy?
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